About The Position

Perkins&Will Denver Studio is seeking experienced Design Leaders with 10-15+ years of experience in leading all aspects of the design process from ideation to implementation. The ideal candidate will guide clients to innovative and successful outcomes, with a focus on Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment design. This role involves working closely with principals and clients, directing a talented team, and mentoring designers. This is an opportunity to join a growing practice and be at the forefront of human-centric design.

Requirements

  • 10-15+ years of experience
  • Experience in Sports, Recreation and Entertainment Design
  • BIM
  • Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc.)
  • Programming, planning, and site analysis
  • Preliminary design studies
  • Contract documents
  • Field observations and measurements
  • Life safety requirements
  • Furniture and interior product
  • Furniture bid packages
  • Construction contract administration
  • Cost estimates and calculations
  • Accessibility and zoning analysis
  • Documentation of Living Design data, including material health
  • Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D Production Software
  • Advanced Revit
  • Microsoft Office
  • Conceptual modeling tools such as Sketch Up
  • Visualization tools such as Enscape and Lumion
  • Presentation Tools (Adobe Suite/Affinity, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
  • Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline required
  • LEED GA within 6 months of hire
  • Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHE Passive House Institute Certified Passive House, or RELi AP within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

  • NCIDQ preferred

Responsibilities

  • Leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency, expertise, and creativity while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
  • Initiating and creating detailed design concepts with the ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria.
  • Exhibiting understanding and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts.
  • Leading interior design efforts and project teams, including design direction and client engagement.
  • Using graphic storytelling to advance project delivery and scope.
  • Participating in marketing efforts, leading design presentations to prospective clients, and developing successful client relationships.
  • Preparing client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.
  • Reviewing work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
  • Leading collaborative teams in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
  • Demonstrating strong and effective communication and direction that inspires high team performance and design ideas.
  • Mentoring staff.
  • Accountability for effective coordination with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the entire project.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • wellness
  • STD
  • LTD
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • hybrid/flexible work environment
  • cutting-edge technology
  • professional development time and expense budget
  • bonuses
  • studio initiatives
  • firmwide affinity groups
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